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Apologize to the ferret farmer!! Neva!! Don’t worry about the completion date Jeff hasn’t finished one in years!! He’s still working on one from 5 years ago. lol

For the exhaust I would pull it off and use heat on it to bend and stretch as needed. Glad you didnt give up!

Hi Vinny, great video. I'm glad you decided to continue working on your truck. Like you say, it's only plastic. Just remember, this is supposed to be fun. If it's not fun anymore, just move on to another kit. We have all done it. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

Ive been building models 50 years now Built an original issue when i was a young pup Was so happy to get a reissue this year I got the same red picture one as yours Brought back great memories and enjoyed mine I didnt have problems like you, mine went together great This time, i made the drum functional by adding friction making it tight to turn I can raise or lower the hook and attach chains to display the truck towing another I just got another older issue( black truck on box) and i will really enjoy this one too I wish i had a decal set from the red truck to detail my black one

I built that kit when I was 11 years old I have that kit here in 2024 at the age of 56 back then it went together real good

I'm glad that you haven't let it beat you! Build it the way you want to your standards and don't stress the due date! Adding that stress takes away the fun of building,

I think you’re doing great work! The semi’s are a ton of work and parts. I still haven’t started one of my semi’s yet. Keep up the great work! 💪🏾💯🔥

Those AMT trucks are challenging. Good luck with it.

Glad to see You give it another go!! I remember AMT kits having more difficulties than Monogram, Revell, MPC, etc. I remember the AMT Buick Opel GT!!🥴🙂👍

Gen X modeler from Canada. AMT truck model kits, in general, remind me that it is hard to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. I remember trying to build these kits in the 70's/ early 80's and most joined the Airborne Division and jumped off the workbench. I remember building my first Ertl Blueprinter truck model and thought, WOW. You are doing a great job. The wiring on the motor and chassis is superb.

Nice rebound Vinny. Way to not give up.

I'm glad when you said you was gonna finish it. I like that Jewel and was wanting to see it when you was done. Thanks Vinny.

I agree that sometimes when you have problems, you need to step away and other times you need to push through, and sometimes you need to take a big hammer to it. Have a good week.

You are not alone with the issues of this kit. In fact, your chassis and driveline looks a lot like mine, crookeder than a dogs hind leg! LOL! I started it probably two years ago, did a ton of paint work on all of it, and just got so frustrated with how aweful everything was going together that I boxed it up and put it on the shelf. It's a shame, because I was really excited to have a big wrecker in my collection, and that went out the window. I will finish it at some point, but not any time soon! We all know these old kits have issues, but this one REALLY does! I can totally sympathize with you! I hope yours works out better than mine!!!

Nice tenacity Vinny.... Yeah the newer model plastic can really be a pain to glue since they started using recycled plastic and not virgin plastic!.. I'm sure Jeff would understand if you missed the deadline.

Well that was unfortunate that the model has been so troublesome. Seems like pre fitting everything is a must on these models. Looks like you are a good repair path.

Looks frustrating! But you're kicking that trucks ass. Good luck Vinny.

Finish it right and at your own pace, Vinny. The model stays longer with you than the satisfaction of finishing in a group build. 😅 All the best on overcoming those hurdles in the kit.

Never give up Vinny!!

Good Afternoon! I can understand, Doc! I am part of a group Build for D-Day tomorrow, an RC Refurb of an old RC Tank we already own that would have been part of the fighting in Normandy in 44. I picked out an original 1/16 Heng Long Porsche King Tiger that I had been planning to do a rebuild on anyway. All well and good...so far...My mistake was picking a research tank model ( for a paint mule ) that turned out to be more complex than the big Tank will be. ( Hobby Boss 1/35 Porsche King Tiger mit der Zimmerit ) With health issues ( etc ) I just finished the Research Tank model in time for the due date tomorrow. Well, the RC version will look good if I can make it follow half the detail and paint work on the Hobby Boss. :o) Glad to see that you took the Bull by the Horns, Sir.

im sure you will win out there vinny just keep you sanity and you will win. these model companies dont do the quality any more like the old days

nice recovory

I’m surprised you got this far Vinny it’s lookin good for a not so great kit these AMT truck kits need some attention and some new molds better directions and so on I say the 10th but runs to the end of June glad your going to finish it up k.u.t.g.w.

Sorry to hear that kit is giving you a hard time i know where you're coming from had my fair share of them AMT trucks have that kit in the stash good to hear you're not giving up on your build one thing to remember if its not a fun build leave it and try something else you can come back to it when you're ready 👍

Do what works for you marra 👍. Regards Gav.

you have to remember Vinny, that kit came out in early 1970's'. They have improved a little bit

Hi. Sir may I suggest try different glues on some of the sprue frame first. Find out which one works best on this particular type of plastic. It will save you a lot of time in the long run . I hope that you get there in the end. Best wishes from the UK.

That kit looks like it has some problems I haven’t built it yet I just found your channel and sub you

I know what you're talking about! I use tamiya extra thin glue and or differant thickness super glue. Have you ever tried stripping the paint off. I use a real strong soap. Can't think of the name. But I have also used brake fluid and easy off oven cleaner. Have to be extremely careful about the fumes. Wear a mask, keep it off your skin! Good luck!

Oh my Vinny! Buy newer glue bottle, buddy. I hate that you have to sand that great color. But I don't blame you for being frustrated. Yup you are like me, never a stalled project, just a new day👍👍👍

Don't beat yourself up, I've been there done that and bought the t-shirt on messing up.

And we all thought N scale trains and structures were a pain. It really looks like it isn’t fun with that model Vinny…..John

In my opinion, you need to change cement. I only use liquid cement.

Too bad about the issues on your model. Put it away for a little while, but don't get wrecked by your wrecker!

a whole series of problems Vinny

Making progress again,still miss Friday live

Time to go over to N scale train work....L)

If at first you don't succeed have a beer and move on to something else. You'll get it done brother.

Vinny are you still running trains

Your liquid glue probably losing its strength, use tube glue, alot of these old models need to be washed with warm soapy water then rinse with distilled water (oil from production templates) alot of these old models have flaws on parts & instruction sheet & alot of times there are no part numbers on sprue's. Dont give up, i built 2 of these wreckers.......test fit,test fit, & test fit some more before you glue. I am like you, no paint before glue. Goodluck on your deadline.....

I think you’re doing great work! The semi’s are a ton of work and parts. I still haven’t started one of my semi’s yet. Keep up the great work! 💪🏾💯🔥